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Sunshine Law: A law that says the government has to let people see what they are doing. This means they have to let people come to their meetings and look at their records. It's also called the open-meeting law, public-meeting law, or open-door law.
A sunshine law is a legal requirement that mandates government agencies and departments to make their meetings and records accessible to the public. It is also known as an open-meeting law, public-meeting law, or open-door law.
These examples illustrate how the sunshine law ensures transparency and accountability in government. By requiring open meetings and access to public records, citizens can stay informed about the actions of their government and hold officials accountable for their decisions.